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biological characteristic that distinguishes male and female (which is determined by our physical body) while gender is socially constructed and a cultural meaning. Gender is experienced differently and we learn through interactions, media, institutions and religion. Unfortunately, the social construction of society has created norms that individuals unconsciously follow and pass on from one generation to another. With these norms intact,…

citizens. Women cannot have their interests advanced in society without the approval of their male leaders. In Antigone, Creon voices his disgust over women who govern men, which is an accurate sentiment of the political atmosphere in Thebes, made up of a patriarchal system that dictates women are hostile if they deviate from the law created by men. It’s a deviation because it challenges the well-established male monopoly on power and influence that is present in Creon’s…

Men are viewed as having control of situations, and by controlling the situation with her uncle, it is Antigone who takes on a masculine presence, proving that females can be equal to males in this sense. Her assuredness and unwavering character are also exemplary features that portray her as masculine. Typical male behavior involves stubbornness in regards to decision-making, while females are known for their indecisiveness, and when Antigone refuses to change her mind while Creon eventually…

been the loud one and always in control. Never has she used her power in the relationship for abuse but it is very obvious who is in control of every situation. My understanding of gender is defined by the things that males and females do that associate them to their side. Meaning males have different roles than females. For example, in the adolescent years, women are seen as smarter than men. Dr. Ann-Maree Nobelius, a consultant in gender issues in non-government sectors, defines gender as the…

as much stronger and more skilled. Women are looked at as weak and dependent on a men’s protection. These different roles and stereotypes are given to men and women not based on their personal strengths and weaknesses but based on whether they are male or female. Many argue whether this is morally right or wrong; men and women obviously have very different opinions, luckily there are many philosophers who offer up theories as too the morality of gender roles. In Sally Haslanger’s Gender and…

Women’s role had been a controversial issue in history. From 1946 to 1996, there had been a difference in the treatment of males and females. Women had few rights in the eyes of the law before. But from 1946 to 1996, women’s roles within society has been reversed and changed. 1946 was a time where females started to be more involved in the community. As in 1946, gender roles began to change within society norms. Women were needed and were more engaged in the community. From 1946 to 1996, there…

if females earn less than males. The truth about the wage gap is that it is just the average earnings of females versus males. It does not factor in occupation, work hours, education level, or age. It cdoes not factor in how males in the 1970s tended to have a higher education than females because of social expectancy which causes higher wages for those males. It does not factor in how females are usually the ones to take care of children. Nor does it factor in how males are the ones who start…

Romance Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles suggests that scientific observation and description are not neutral as they are built on socially constructed norms that reinforce dominant stereotypes. As such, science is seen as one social institution that reproduces and reinforces these patriarchal values seen in society. In Martin’s article, she draws on examples that propose the role of the egg and sperm in ways that devalue females while simultaneously privileging males. Additionally,…

example of the doing gender perspective is “gender roles”. Within professions, people have categorized nurses to be a woman's profession and doctors to be thought of as man’s professions. When the opposite gender is in the professions titles like “male nurse” and “female doctor” are used to…

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